Sierra Leone's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but is not under arrest.
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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Seven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.
At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.
The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The president's son is known for his controversial tweets - and he hasn't changed after a week off.